GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gentility | the condition of belonging to the gentry |
| spat | squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel |
| cardiologist | the study of the heart and its action and diseases |
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |
| edify | to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift |
| indomitable | incapable of being subdued : unconquerable |
| inveigh | to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail |
| rustic | of, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural |
| entail | to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result |
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |